Most of my working years were spent in big-box retail stores. If the stores' cost of replenishing basic items went up, the increase was not reflected in the cost to the customer until new merchandise arrived at the store. This is standard procedure in any retail establishment. ...more

June 18, 2009

William Oehlecker of New Port Richey says Americans have become complacent, lazy and greedy. ...more

April 29, 2009

Watching Circuit City in its final days before closing is painful for most people in Highlands County. Landing that major electronics store was a big deal and added a new level of shopping in this area. All we can hope for now is that another similar business takes its place. ...more

February 18, 2009

An army of troops deployed this month locally and nationwide are on a mission to knock on doors with a sweet sales pitch. ...more

January 21, 2009

At least one thing is becoming clear about the digital TV transition just a month away. ...more

January 6, 2009

At least one thing is becoming clear about the digital TV transition just a month away. People in the Tampa Bay area are a lot better at ordering government coupons to buy TV converter boxes than they are at using them. ...more

January 5, 2009

Consumers cut back on spending at retail stores for a record fifth straight month in November, another sign the recession that is already the longest in a quarter-century will translate into a dismal holiday shopping season. ...more

December 13, 2008

A New York company has issued a recall on pork products imported from Ireland and shipped to stores in Florida and six other states, the U.S. Department of Agricultural said today. ...more

December 11, 2008

The Lightning were left feeling blue after wearing their new jerseys in a 7-3 loss to New Jersey. ...more

November 24, 2008

The old building on the corner of Seventh Avenue and North 17th Street has sat vacant for more than three years since the former tenant, Club Shine, was evicted. ...more

November 21, 2008